Concurrency and Synchronization – Critical section problem, Peterson’s solution, semaphores, monitors

What is the critical section problem in operating systems?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential requirements for solving the critical section problem?

What does Peterson’s Solution use to achieve mutual exclusion in the critical section problem?

Why is Peterson’s Solution not widely used in modern systems?

What are semaphores used for in operating systems?

Which of the following correctly describes the two types of semaphores?

What issues can arise if semaphores are not used carefully?

What is a monitor in process synchronization?

What is the purpose of condition variables in monitors?

Which of the following is a key advantage of monitors over semaphores?